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286 recommendation even before the public hearing was opened . More recently , the method they preferred was to hold a public hearing as if it is an input session , and data gathered as an element of the hearing , to serve as part of the study , compilation of which is then used to make a determination at a following meeting . Mayor Keckley suggested that rather than using a public hearing as a fact- finding device and closing before making a recommendation , perhaps it might be better procedure to leave the public hearing open , make a report , and allow members of the audience to rebut during the hearing , Planning Director agreed that possibly a recommendation could be made the evening of the public hearing . (Memo 2/6/73 ) During the additional discussion , Mr . Roach responded to one comment relating to application for rezoning in 1966 from "PO " to allow a multi - family residential development , but at no time had they requested " CN" zoning . He reiterated his concern that they had been given no opportunity to respond to Staff recommendations . There being no commun - ications or further oral discussion , Councilman Henderson moved to close the public hearing , seconded by Councilman Rhodes and carried . Councilman Henderson moved to affirm the action of the Planning Commission and deny the application for rezoning . Motion died for lack of a second . Councilman Williams moved to REVERSE the action of the Planning Com- mission , and to introduce Ordinance adding Section 60 . 4 . 2 to Ordinance No . 1130 , the Redwood City Zoning Ordinance , rezoning property in the vicinity of. Middlefield Road and Flynn. Avenue , seconded by Councilman Norris , Councilman Henderson spoke in opposition to the motion , citing the opinion of the professional Staff that it would aggravate the haphazard development in the area , and expressing the belief that it would be inappropriate to rezone the property residential . Councilman Norris spoke in support of the motion, feeling that the owner should be allowed the kind of zoning that would provide some flexibility to use the property . Motion carried on roll call vote , Councilman Henderson voting no . Continued PUBLIC HEARING , Appeal of LEWIS FRAYER from denial by the Planning Commission on Application to amend the Zoning Map to rezone property located at 1441 Hudson Street , from "R -2 " (Residenital-Duplex ) 2 /5/73